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Duthie

Councillor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-07-14 · served 2022–2026

230substantive motions movedof 217 meetings the minutes record them at
85procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
232substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
9meetings recorded absentof 217 they were on the record for
8–2recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Norfolk County’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (10)

Council-in-Committee July 8, 2025
That Council approve the creation of a Lobbyist Registry for Norfolk County, and direct staff to prepare a corresponding By-law and Code of Conduct and ;
For · 4–5 · Defeated
Budget Committee October 31, 2024
That Report CS-24-130 Proposed 2025 Rate Budget and all attachments be received as information; and That the Rate Budget with the 2025 Net Rate Requirement of $32,792,600 and 2025 Rate Capital Budget totaling $8,659,000…
For · 8–1 · Carried
Council-in-Committee July 9, 2024
That Council receives the AMPLIFY Norfolk Grant Program Options Report CAO-24- 051; and That the AMPLIFY Norfolk Grant Program continue to include the 2025 calendar year;
For · 5–4 · Carried
Council June 18, 2024
That application ZNPL2024092 affecting the lands described as Part Lot 7, Block 10, Plan 29B, Norfolk County, Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By-Law 1-Z-2014 from Agricultural to Hamlet Residential…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Council May 22, 2024
That By-Law 2024-48 being a By-law to adopt Amendment Number 163 to the Norfolk County Official Plan affecting all lands within Norfolk County be approved and signed by the Mayor and Clerk and affixed with the Corporate…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council-in-Committee April 9, 2024
That Staff Report HSS-24-012 HNHC Updated Regeneration Strategy be received as information; and Further that Council prioritizes affordable housing and approves the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation updated strategy…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Budget Committee January 11, 2024
That the New Budget Initiative for a Senior Court Administrator position, with the requirement of cross training, the implementation of an enhanced communication plan, and amendments to the 2024 Levy Operating Budget…
For · 8–1 · Carried
Budget Committee October 26, 2023
That staff be directed to bring a report back to the January 2024 Budget meeting respecting a geomorphic assessment for Silver Lake.
Against · 2–7 · Defeated
Council-in-Committee June 13, 2023
THAT report EIS-23-037 Blue Box Transition and Non-eligible Sources be received as information; AND THAT Council approve Option 1: Non-Eligible Source Material Not Collected And further that a portion of the $948000…
Against · 4–5 · Defeated
Budget Committee January 11, 2023
THAT CS-23-012 Proposed 2023 Rate Supported Operating Budget and all attachments be received as information; AND THAT the following New Business Initiatives (NBI) as amended in Staff Report CS-23-012 be approved as…
For · 7–2 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (9)

Public Hearing CommitteeMay 5, 2026
Budget CommitteeOctober 28, 2025
Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory CommitteeAugust 25, 2025
Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory CommitteeFebruary 24, 2025
Budget CommitteeNovember 21, 2024
Board of HealthOctober 2, 2024
Budget CommitteeOctober 25, 2023
Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory CommitteeSeptember 25, 2023
Special CouncilDecember 13, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 230)

That item 9.3.5 Repeal of By-Law 81-26, 45 Peel Street, Simcoe, CDS-26-109 be moved to follow the deputations on the same matter. Having achieved a 2/3 majority, that motion was
Council-in-Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the deputations from Paul Vehof, Karen Scott Booth and Harrish Rajput in regard to 45 Peel St. be received as information.
Council-in-Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation from John Vallee be received as information.
Public Hearing Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation be received as information.
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That Report CAO-26-024 Facilities Master Plan – St Williams Community Centre be received as information.
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive report ESS-26-013 as information; and That Council accepts the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) funding intended to support homeless prevention services from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), in the amount of $3,610,300; and That Council direct staff to allocate the funding to the appropriate program categories as recommended and submit to MMAH, and Fu
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report ESS 26-010, Provincial Allocation of OPHI and COCHI Funding and Investment Plan 2026/2027 be received as information; and That Council accepts the COCHI funding in the amount of $998,100 and the OPHI funding in the amount of $332,300; and That Council authorize the Treasurer and Clerk to sign the required Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housi
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation be received as information.
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
Whereas, the Corporation of Norfolk County is a shareholder of the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation by way of Share Certificate Number 3 dated July 12, 2001, for a total of 60 shares, and; Whereas the Haldimand-Norfolk Housing Corporation has presented the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, to the Shareholders, and; Whereas the auditors, Millard, Rouse &
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CDS-26-106 Parking Bylaw – 2026 Updates be received as information; and further That the Draft Parking Bylaw and Schedules A,B,C,D and E attached to this report be adopted; and further That future changes to Parking bylaw Schedules A,B and C be delegated to staff, with an annual report back to Council on any changes made; and further That amending bylaws 2012-54, 2012-84, 2012-13
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Deferred
That report CS-26-070 Bring-Your-Own Alcohol Event Permits be received as Information; and That Council not proceed with adopting a by-law establishing a local process to permit bring-your-own alcohol at municipally designated cultural or community outdoor public events in Norfolk County.
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CS-26-079, County Land Review Project Phase Two, be received as information; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the surplus land declaration and disposition process for the properties located at 86 Argyle Street, 73 Victoria Street and 92 Pond Street in Simcoe; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the surplus land declaration and disposition process for the pr
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That Report ESS-26-004 Regent Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment Project be received as information; and That Council approve the updated plan for the Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation Regent Avenue (Port Dover) housing project, including an increased housing unit total to thirty-two (32) units; and Further that Council permit Haldimand Norfolk Housing Corporation to use proceeds from pre
Council-in-Committee, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That the following communication item be received as information:  Letter from Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2026-48 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 26th day of May 2026, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That application ZNPL2025329, affecting the lands described as PORT DOVER PLAN 207 RWY PT LOT 19 IRREG PLAN 37R 213, Port Dover Norfolk County, to amend the Norfolk County Zoning By- Law 1-Z-2014 from Urban Residential Type 1 (R1-A) Zone to Urban Residential 4 (R4(H)) Zone with a Holding (H) provision and special provision, be approved, as shown in Attachment D to Report CDS- 26-054 and Further th
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be amended and approved to include the following:  A motion Re: Notice of Lease Default and Transition Agreement (Lynnwood Arts Centre) Having received 2/3 majority, the motion is
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation be received as information.
Public Hearing Committee, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council reconvene in open session at 1:38 p.m.
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Agenda Item 13.3.4 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 28TPL20024308 & Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZNPL2024307 Woodway Trails Subdivision, Simcoe, CDS-25-071 be moved to immediately follow the deputations Having received 2/3 majority, the motion is
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That application 28TPL2024308, affecting the lands described as WOODHOUSE CON 5 Part 1 and 3, RP 37R-11505, Urban Area of Simcoe, Norfolk County BE APPROVED with conditions and proposed draft-plan as attached as Attachment D and G respectively to Report CDS-25-071; and That ZNPL2024307 affecting the lands described as WOODHOUSE CON 5 Part 1 and 3, RP 37R-11505, Urban Area of Simcoe, Norfolk County
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the March 10, 2026 Council-in-Committee meeting be approved in their entirety in relation to item 8.5.2
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the Information Memo regarding the 2025 Waste Management Year in Review be received as information.
Council-in-Committee, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the letter received from Les Anderson, Founder and President of Norfolk Arts Council and Norfolk Music Hall of Fame be added to the agenda.
Council-in-Committee, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That report CDS-25-087 be received as information; and That the report be
Council-in-Committee, March 10, 2026 · Referred
That Staff Report CS 26-033, Summary of Bid Awards for the period ending February 17, 2026, be received as information; and That the Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture be authorized to execute a contract with CIMCO Refrigeration for Cooperative PRC- COOP-01 Port Dover Arena Dehumidifier Replacement in the amount of $139,989.00 (excluding HST); and Further that the Approved Capital Budget for
Council-in-Committee, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That report CAO-26-008 Urban Metrics Report – Municipal Development Corporation be received as information; and That Council approve MDC-1 in principle subject to the approval of a Municipal Accommodation Tax as outlined in report CAO-026-013; and That Council approve MDC-2 according to the implementation structure outlined in this report; and Further That any budget implications be
Council-in-Committee, March 10, 2026 · Referred
That Report CAO-26-013 Municipal Accommodation Tax – Follow Up Report & Draft Short Term Rental By-law Framework be received as information; and That Council approve the implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax in principal as described in CAO-026-003, subject to further public consultation; That Council approve the attached draft Short-Term Rental By-law and draft Municipal Accommodation T
Council-in-Committee, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That report CAO-26-010 Our Future Norfolk – 2025 Achievements be received as information.
Council-in-Committee, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Whistleblower Policy staff report be brought back to the April Council-in-Committee Meeting.
Council-in-Committee, March 10, 2026 · Defeated
That Council reconvene in open session at 5:16 p.m.
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2026-21 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting held on the 24th day of February 2026, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed in Open Council.  By-law 2026-21 - Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of Norfolk County at this Regular Council Meeting Held on the 24th Day of February,
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That the item be received as information.
Council-in-Committee, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW-26-003 – Award of Contract RFT PW-EAM-26-33 – Eagle Street, Queen Street and Sovereen Street Reconstruction, Delhi be received as information; and That Project 5532122 Sovereen Street - James Street to Queen Street, Delhi be amended (decreased) by $581,000 to a total allocation of $2,040,000, with funding to be provided from the OCIF Reserve Fund ($1,416,000), the Water Reserve ($31
Council-in-Committee, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation be received as information.
Public Hearing Committee, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That Report CS-26-001 Water and Wastewater Collection Policy and Program Update be received as information; and That Policy GP-47 Water and Wastewater Collection Policy, as included as Attachment 1, be approved effective February 1, 2027; and Further that Policy FS-49 be rescinded Effective January 31, 2027.
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the paper bill be $0.00 on the first late fee indefinitely and then $7.50 for the next two.
Council, January 27, 2026 · Defeated
That By-Law 2025-75 - Being a By-Law to provide for a variation in assessment of the drainage works in The Corporation of Norfolk County for the McCall Municipal Drain 2024 be read a third and final time.
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2025-77 - Being a By-Law to provide for a partial abandonment and variation in assessment of drainage works in The Corporation of Norfolk County for the McKoy Municipal Drain 2024 be read a third and final time.
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the Homelessness Responses Bulletin be received as information.
Council-in-Committee, January 13, 2026 · Carried

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